Calories in Sugar, white, confectioner's, powdered
Generic food Dried or dry Sweets and Desserts
Sugar, white, confectioner's, powdered contains 389 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 467 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 389 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat C | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 99.8 g | 36% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 97.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.019 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron C | 0.06 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium C | 2 mg | 0% |
| Zinc C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper C | 0.007 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Carbohydrates 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.23 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sugar
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar, turbinado | 399 | 0 g | 99.8 g | 0 g |
| Sugar, NFS | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 g |
| Sugar, white, granulated or lump | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 g |
| Sugar, cinnamon | 390 | 0.28 g | 98.3 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugars, powdered Dried or dry | 389 | 0 g | 99.8 g | 0 g |
| Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, dry, powder Dried or dry | 368 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant Dried or dry | 377 | 0 g | 92.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugar, granulated | 387 | 0 g | 100 g | 0 g |
| Sugars, brown | 380 | 0.12 g | 98.1 g | 0 g |
| Sugar substitute and sugar blend | 399 | 0 g | 99.4 g | 0.31 g |
| Candy, cotton | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 g |
| Sugar substitute, saccharin, powder Dried or dry | 360 | 0.94 g | 89.1 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry sugar?
100 g of dried or dry sugar has 389 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 467 kcal. 1 teaspoon (2.5 g): about 10 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry sugar?
Dried or dry sugar contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in dried or dry sugar?
Dried or dry sugar has 99.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 97.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry sugar?
Dried or dry sugar contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in dried or dry sugar?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710259. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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